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newyorker26

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Robyn is faking her medical symptoms because she believes that if she can convince others that her symptoms are real, she will be awarded a large court settlement. Robyn's presentation might be described as ______________.
 
  a. Malingering
  b. Somatic Symptom Disorder
  c. Hysteria
  d. Dissociation

Question 2

Dissociative identity disorder is ___________.
 
  a. All of these
  b. A mental health disorder with a strongly adverse effect on functioning
  c. Likely best thought of as a complex social presentation
  d. One rare outcome of trauma.


bookworm410

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


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